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Malaysia’s Ministry of Health reports RM3.86 billion spent on medicines in 2025 with majority on generics
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health said it spent RM3.86 billion on medicines in 2025, with 77.88% allocated to generic drugs.
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US Military Chief Urges Exit Strategy as Iran Conflict Limits Effective Options
Gen. Dan Caine has privately warned Trump officials that airstrikes may fail and pushed for de-escalation amid Iran tensions.
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Games Done Quick cancels SNK-sponsored Metal Slug stream over Saudi ownership concerns
Games Done Quick canceled a Metal Slug speedrunning stream sponsored by SNK after backlash over Saudi Arabia's majority ownership of the company.
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Waze launches AI-powered voice commands, personalized routing, Motorcycle Mode, and Less Chatty mode
Waze has rolled out new AI features including conversational voice commands, personalized routing, Motorcycle Mode, and Less Chatty voice prompts worldwide.
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UN accuses Hamas of disrupting Gaza aid amid worsening humanitarian crisis
UN official Ramiz Alakbarov accused Hamas of forcibly entering a Gaza food distribution point and obstructing humanitarian aid delivery.
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EU Council approves enhanced air passenger rights to start mid-2027
The Council of the European Union approved reforms to strengthen air passenger rights, effective mid-2027.
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US House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent
The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act July 14 to end clock changes and adopt permanent daylight saving time nationwide.
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Xi Jinping to Deliver Keynote at 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and keynote the World AI Conference in Shanghai from July 17-20, 2026.
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AI coding agents and skill frameworks dominate GitHub stars today
Self-improving AI coding agents and skill-driven engineering tools lead today’s trending repos, with notable activity around autonomous workflows and developer productivity.
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Malaysia's Economy Grows 5.4% in Q1 2026 Amid Stable Jobs and Credit Rating
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with steady unemployment near 3% and Moody’s affirming its A3 credit rating in July.
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Senator Mitch McConnell reveals hospitalization from June fall, shares health update
Senator Mitch McConnell disclosed his June hospitalization after a fall and gave a health update after weeks of silence.
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Tom Kim wins 2026 Genesis Scottish Open with final round 64 to end title drought
Tom Kim captured the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open at Renaissance Club, ending a nearly three-year PGA Tour win drought.
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ASEAN urges Myanmar for concrete steps to implement stalled peace plan
ASEAN foreign ministers met Myanmar’s Foreign Minister July 12, calling for progress on peace and humanitarian access after years of stalled efforts.
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South Korea Football Association apologises over sexual entertainment scandal from 2011-2012 matches
The Korea Football Association apologised on August 8, 2026, after reports it provided sexual services to foreign referees during international matches in 2011-2012.
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Bull bison attacks and tosses man at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground
A 900-kg bull bison charged and threw a 65-year-old man 8 feet into the air at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground on July 10.
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Over 20 countries impose or plan social media age restrictions for minors worldwide
More than 20 countries have implemented or proposed social media restrictions for users aged 15 or 16 and under.
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Vinod Khosla family agrees to buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, NFL record price
Vinod Khosla and his family have agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion, pending NFL approval.
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Trump announces $3 billion US investment to boost critical minerals and battery production
President Trump unveiled a $3 billion investment plan to expand US critical minerals and battery supply chains during an August 7 roundtable at the State Department.
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Jude Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 in 2026 World Cup quarter-final
Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway and a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.
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Martha Lillard, last US polio survivor using iron lung, dies at 78
Martha Lillard, the last known US polio survivor relying on an iron lung, died June 26, 2026, in Oklahoma at age 78.
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Israel Arrests Four Settlers for Attacking CNN Crew Near Sinjil in West Bank
Israeli police arrested four settlers on July 11 for assaulting a CNN journalism team near Sinjil, north of Ramallah in the West Bank.
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Novosibirsk region urges remote work amid worsening fuel crisis after Ukraine refinery attack
Novosibirsk authorities urged remote work and reduced car travel after a Ukraine strike on a nearby oil refinery worsened fuel shortages.
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England captain Harry Kane reveals golf round with former President Donald Trump
England captain Harry Kane said he played golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Pentagon Releases 40 New UFO Files Including Maroon Object Over Atlantic in 2020
On July 10, 2026, the Pentagon released 40 new UAP files featuring reports, videos, and images from multiple US agencies.